Old-time string band Carolina Chocolate Drops come to BAM on Thursday, September 18. Context is everything, so get even closer to the show with this curated selection of articles, interviews, and videos related to the artists. Once you've seen it, help us keep the conversation going by telling us what you thought below.
BAM Program Notes
Carolina Chocolate Drops (PDF)
Links
Video
The Nonesuch/BAM Connection (BAM)
BAM and Nonesuch go way back. Bob Hurwitz and David Bither of Nonesuch elaborate.
KRCB Live: Carolina Chocolate Drops (YouTube)
The band breaks out the bones, play Ethel Waters’ “No Man’s Mamma,” and more at Petaluma’s Mystic Theater.
Article
On Rhiannon Giddens' New Album (WallStCheatSheet.com)
Songs by Nina Simone, Patsy Cline, Jean Ritchie, and other women are featured on the Chocolate Drop alum's upcoming solo release.
Interview
Sound Tracks: Don Flemons and Rhianon Giddens (YouTube)
Minstrelsy, the black roots of the banjo, and country living are on the table in this interview.
Article
“What is Old-Time Music?” (MikeSeeger.info)
The venerable banjo player and half-brother of Pete defines the elusive genre and Chocolate Drops specialty.
Video
Excerpt from Louie Bluie (YouTube)
The name Carolina Chocolate Drops was inspired by fiddle player Louie Bluie’s similarly titled venture, The Tennessee Chocolate Drops.
Article
“The Best Places to See Folk and Country Music in Brooklyn” (BAM Blog)
Old-time and other folk styles are thriving in Kings County.
Now your turn...
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